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DU55 HWN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,465 mi
Last recorded52,465 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 HWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 52,465 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 52,462 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 46,310 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 39,213 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 39,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 37,628 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 35,701 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 33,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 32,039 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,730 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 26,860 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,757 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 23,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 20,731 miles

both front outer tyre walls are cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,311 miles

All tyres showing signs of sidewalls cracking.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,551 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,497 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 17,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres are perrishing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyres are perrishing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,639 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wiper blades have slight tear, not affecting the view to front windscreen

slight play from steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,637 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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DU55 HWN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU55 HWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DU55 HWN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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